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it was continued in geneva and will be continued in 10 days or so again in geneva and throughout the coming year. i think they could reach agreement very quickly on technical grounds particularly gaining national approval is a much harder task. we know at the strength of our lobbies are. we know what past attitudes have been. the sting of humiliation that to place when the hostages were taken remains in our psyche, our national psyche. and we have much political work to do you. when i say we, a suite of people, but it's mainly after the obama administration to make the case to congress that has to agree in large measure. a similar case pertains in iraq. whether the great can be removed as the bogeyman is a pertinent question. we'll see. we'll see and i'm one of those who believe that not only our dreams possible, but i think that our president and the leaders of our country are wise enough and experienced enough to seize the opportunity. thank you. [applause] >> thank you very much, ambassador miller. our next speaker to answer the question, dr. patrick clawson. from the washington i
it was continued in geneva and will be continued in 10 days or so again in geneva and throughout the coming year. i think they could reach agreement very quickly on technical grounds particularly gaining national approval is a much harder task. we know at the strength of our lobbies are. we know what past attitudes have been. the sting of humiliation that to place when the hostages were taken remains in our psyche, our national psyche. and we have much political work to do you. when i say we, a...
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and you are relying on a geneva conference, right? >> i would agree in what you said about the balance shifting against him. more and more the regime is dependent on foreign man power because of the manpower shortages i mentioned. but our goal ultimately is to get syrian communities that are afraid of each other to somehow come to a political agreement. i can't emphasize that enough, senator, until the alowee community that is backing assad feels it will not be slaughtered. they will keep fighting. i talk about the need while we support the moderates in the opposition, senator, for the opposition to put forward political proposals. now is the time. >> realities of warfare that someone believes they can stay in power, they are not willing to negotiate their departure. that is a fundamental principle. for you to think otherwise is obviously bizarre. the reason why the saudis have divorced themselves from the united states of america is because what you just articulated to senator corker, trucks. that's a great thing, trucks. as shipload
and you are relying on a geneva conference, right? >> i would agree in what you said about the balance shifting against him. more and more the regime is dependent on foreign man power because of the manpower shortages i mentioned. but our goal ultimately is to get syrian communities that are afraid of each other to somehow come to a political agreement. i can't emphasize that enough, senator, until the alowee community that is backing assad feels it will not be slaughtered. they will keep...
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will the geneva conference take place in november? how can it take face when the opposition remains fragmented? how can it take place without empowering a silent -- assad? what needs to happen for the opposition in a governance plan, and will the u.s. recognize the syrian opposition speak for syria? how can we get when i should -- how can we galvanize support when assad is backed by those who see a different set of goals? what is the impact of the concerns raised by our partners about u.s. commitments to addressing the crisis? what are the consequences of a failed state in syria? i want to take note of some very important progress that was largely fueled by the vote of this committee for the use of force that allowed the president to make it clear of what would be his intentions that there could not be a negotiation, and that is the purpose we are making on destroying and dismantling the chemical weapons infrastructure supplied. today the confirms it has destroyed equipment syria used to make chemical weapons with. so far inspectors h
will the geneva conference take place in november? how can it take face when the opposition remains fragmented? how can it take place without empowering a silent -- assad? what needs to happen for the opposition in a governance plan, and will the u.s. recognize the syrian opposition speak for syria? how can we get when i should -- how can we galvanize support when assad is backed by those who see a different set of goals? what is the impact of the concerns raised by our partners about u.s....
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the agreement passed in geneva agreed to in geneva says a final agreement will involve a mutually defined enrichment program. this sounds to me that the united states has signed an agreement with iran recognizing its right to enrich uranium. i don't see another way to interpret that. provisions of the agreement dealing with the arak heavy-water reactor are troublesome. this reactor when completed will be a source of about two weapons worth of plutonium per year. president obama and his national security aide anthony pinkas is the agreement halts work on this reactor but the agreement does not say this to its says iran will not make any further advances of its activities on this reactor. so does that mean halt? doesn't not mean a? this is what the arena said according to the head of the nuclear our money agency. activities of iraq -- arak heavy water will continue. iran has been offer some sanctions relief i if it complis with this agreement. the obama admits he says this really is my and will amount to only about 4.2 billion. some experts think the amount of sanctions is much higher, poss
the agreement passed in geneva agreed to in geneva says a final agreement will involve a mutually defined enrichment program. this sounds to me that the united states has signed an agreement with iran recognizing its right to enrich uranium. i don't see another way to interpret that. provisions of the agreement dealing with the arak heavy-water reactor are troublesome. this reactor when completed will be a source of about two weapons worth of plutonium per year. president obama and his national...
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the deal agreed in geneva was necessary and important. iran has, over recent years, proceeded with its enrichment program. this is not a perfect deal, nor is it guaranteed to lead to a comprehensive resolution. based on the secretary's statement, it appears to address a number of terms. first, it caps every aspect of their nuclear program. second, it includes strong mechanisms. third, it does not concede that they have a right to enrich. i would like to ask about each of these three points. you will be aware that the agreement does not call for a plan. what steps are envisaged to ensure that this facility is ultimately decommissioned? the secretary made reference to the heavy water research reactor. you specified access for the inspectors. the deal does not set out the frequency with which inspectors will have access. can you give us further details? the foreign secretary did not mention -- nor did the final text. the deal requires iran to allow access to the base where they are suspected of detonating weapons. there has been much specula
the deal agreed in geneva was necessary and important. iran has, over recent years, proceeded with its enrichment program. this is not a perfect deal, nor is it guaranteed to lead to a comprehensive resolution. based on the secretary's statement, it appears to address a number of terms. first, it caps every aspect of their nuclear program. second, it includes strong mechanisms. third, it does not concede that they have a right to enrich. i would like to ask about each of these three points. you...
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there is a call for geneva ii. we do not know if there was a date set or if the saudi's would participate. conference,te for a no agenda, and we do not know who the participants are. otherwise we are in good shape for the conference. here again, the saudi's have helped to organize a common innt, a more islamic front syria, but the members are basically, none of them are on armor terrorism list. so there was an effort on our part to take account of who we might be able to support. we have a common interest in finding a way to end what i said is a humanitarian disaster. it is almost unthinkable. you had a population before the civil war began in syria, which began as a peaceful said a protest, which were not calling for regime change, but reform. ovulation of 21 million. right now you have 9.3 million displaced. of 21 million. at least 2.5 million people displaced in suri cruise cannot get access to humanitarian mosttance, living in the horrific conditions imaginable, where the regime continued to use starvation as a
there is a call for geneva ii. we do not know if there was a date set or if the saudi's would participate. conference,te for a no agenda, and we do not know who the participants are. otherwise we are in good shape for the conference. here again, the saudi's have helped to organize a common innt, a more islamic front syria, but the members are basically, none of them are on armor terrorism list. so there was an effort on our part to take account of who we might be able to support. we have a...
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we remain committed to the target of geneva ii. we continue to consult closely with brahimi, the russians, to advanced momentum in its -- conduct that conference. brahimi will conduct a meeting in geneva, and the u.s. delegation will be led by wendy sherman and will include robert achmed. salman we are committed to bring a conclusive delegation to the table. we consult with the syrian leadership to ensure that it's ts geneva representation will be there. it is not only essential to moving forward toward a political transition, but the future of syria. ain committed because political reconciliation is the only way out of the bloodshed. dt is our belief that assa cannot be part of syria's future. he long ago relinquished that opportunity because of actions he took and the amount of his own people's blood he has spilled. it is true because the conflict has been going on for so long that there are different elements of the opposition. some of them moderate, some of them extremists. and while extremist elements may more fighting strengt
we remain committed to the target of geneva ii. we continue to consult closely with brahimi, the russians, to advanced momentum in its -- conduct that conference. brahimi will conduct a meeting in geneva, and the u.s. delegation will be led by wendy sherman and will include robert achmed. salman we are committed to bring a conclusive delegation to the table. we consult with the syrian leadership to ensure that it's ts geneva representation will be there. it is not only essential to moving...
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it was a very interesting atmosphere in geneva. the last day was actually quite tough. there were some long moments where a large number of journalists were actually sitting in the lobby of the intercontinental hotel in geneva as negotiators were on some of the upper floors, and they were starting to get a sense that this may actually not work out. in the beginning, i think the vast majority were quite optimistic for a very simple reason -- the cost of failure is for both sides. there is a symmetric situation in the sense that neither side can feel particularly comfortable walking away inking, "even if there is no deal we are in a pretty good situation here cup -- situation." of the difficulty for the rouhani government to retain the current position that they have, if they cannot deliver on negotiations, they have presented themselves -- and i think rightly so -- to be dramatically different from beadinejad's crowd, and to able to handle diplomacy and a sophisticated way, but they need to be two to tango, and if they could not tango, they would not be able to get some
it was a very interesting atmosphere in geneva. the last day was actually quite tough. there were some long moments where a large number of journalists were actually sitting in the lobby of the intercontinental hotel in geneva as negotiators were on some of the upper floors, and they were starting to get a sense that this may actually not work out. in the beginning, i think the vast majority were quite optimistic for a very simple reason -- the cost of failure is for both sides. there is a...
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on wednesday last week, the iranian negotiations resumed their work in geneva. on saturday morning, i joined the talks. at 4:00 yesterday, we concluded the negotiations successfully. we agreed on a first stage agreement, which is a significant step toward enhancing the security of the middle east and preventing nuclear proliferation worldwide. in this statement, i will cover the extensive commitments that iran has made and the sanction it will only replace existing ones with in the same only produces to replace damaged machines on a like for like basis. on a like-for-like basis. in other words, iran will not install or bring into operation advanced centrifuges that could enable it to produce a dangerous level of enriched uranium more quickly. iran will cap its stockpile of up to 5% enriched uranium in the highest-risk uf6 form by converting any newly enriched uranium into oxide, and it will not set up any new locations for enrichment or establish a reprocessing or reconversion facility. iran has agreed to enhanced monitoring of its nuclear program, going beyond
on wednesday last week, the iranian negotiations resumed their work in geneva. on saturday morning, i joined the talks. at 4:00 yesterday, we concluded the negotiations successfully. we agreed on a first stage agreement, which is a significant step toward enhancing the security of the middle east and preventing nuclear proliferation worldwide. in this statement, i will cover the extensive commitments that iran has made and the sanction it will only replace existing ones with in the same only...
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the geneva deal is nothing but shortcuts. we have weakened support for sanctions and increased iranian influence. this is hurting relations with israel and saudi arabia and could cause regional states to programeir own nuclear because they are concerned of where the policy is heading. i agree the agreement is a deeply flawed deal that has seriously eroded american credibility. i believe it is important to force president obama to take a tougher approach to repair this agreement. in my opinion this bad deal is much worse than no deal. >> right down here. this gentle man in the corner first. >> i will hold my questions. >> please identify yourselves. if i don't hear a question i am going to ask you to stop. no speeches from the floor. >> the iranian foreign ministry said what has been released is an interpretation of the agreed text in geneva, and some of it contradicts the text of the joint action. the iranian foreign ministry has also denied there were one-on- one talks. suggests there is some power struggle disagreements wit
the geneva deal is nothing but shortcuts. we have weakened support for sanctions and increased iranian influence. this is hurting relations with israel and saudi arabia and could cause regional states to programeir own nuclear because they are concerned of where the policy is heading. i agree the agreement is a deeply flawed deal that has seriously eroded american credibility. i believe it is important to force president obama to take a tougher approach to repair this agreement. in my opinion...
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they were in geneva and they were talking. the greater point is that there was a power struggle inside iran. there are many skeptics in iran. were they trying to scuttle a deal? leadershipe iranian has been clear about where their self-interest lies. if they scuttle this deal, world opinion would be so that. it would be disastrous for iran's interests. another thing would be disastrous for iran's interests. trashing the british embassy was a stupid move. restaurant.p a [laughter] it was a dumb idea. it would be disastrous for iran. they could do something disastrous. morning, i would say there was some interesting scurrying backwards. quickly that if you compare the white house fact sheet to the agreement, with the agreement actually says, there is a significant dissimilarity. the agreement. steps are not in the agreement. don't rely on the white house statement. >> the leadership often takes actions which go against iran's national interests and the interests of iran people. but they lined the narrow a ideological interests o
they were in geneva and they were talking. the greater point is that there was a power struggle inside iran. there are many skeptics in iran. were they trying to scuttle a deal? leadershipe iranian has been clear about where their self-interest lies. if they scuttle this deal, world opinion would be so that. it would be disastrous for iran's interests. another thing would be disastrous for iran's interests. trashing the british embassy was a stupid move. restaurant.p a [laughter] it was a dumb...
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>> well, there were rising expectations as the seven countries met in geneva in the last week. it seems like within reach the iranians said so at the british said so, but there was a bit of turbulence then at the end on saturday by foreign minister came to get a radio interview and said he had problems with the text draft of an agreement that was being circulated and he said he wanted more limits on an heavy reactor and that the iranians are developing and he wanted fervor disposition of the medium and rich uranium that iran has. by late saturday night it looks like the world of power including the u.s., the europeans, china and russia had agreed generally on an approach and air on couldn't sign off on it. the iranian team would get clearance for the deal and some diplomats are saying that one obstacle was iran wanted a commitment from the six nations to enrich uranium going forward if it signed ontog this deal if it is an interim deal to begin with. it is possible at the next meeting on november 20, they will be able to get across the finish line, but for the moment the obama
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that i think what has been agreed in geneva is a first step in a first step only. it is not a comprehensive deal and it should not be judged as such. the real purpose of what has been agreed in geneva is to ensure that while we try to negotiate a more comprehensive and permanent agreement with iran to prevent its acquisition of weapons and get it back into compliance, while doing those negotiations, they are not continuing to make progress in the nuclear program. they're not charging ahead in cash and amassing more rich material in building a plutonium reactor and so forth. . roll back the program and put some time on the clock. philip said, it is taking this first step in being willing to negotiate is absolutely essential to maintaining the unity of the international community to oppose sanctions and to keep the pressure on. if the u.s. appeared simply unwilling to take the diplomatic route seriously, it is a fantasy to think that we can maintain the sanctions that we have so carefully and successfully constructed. in my view, whether or not we will get a good dea
that i think what has been agreed in geneva is a first step in a first step only. it is not a comprehensive deal and it should not be judged as such. the real purpose of what has been agreed in geneva is to ensure that while we try to negotiate a more comprehensive and permanent agreement with iran to prevent its acquisition of weapons and get it back into compliance, while doing those negotiations, they are not continuing to make progress in the nuclear program. they're not charging ahead in...
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the venue is now set, it will always be geneva. there is no excuse. -- that has translated into a lot of countries who have agreed to the sanctions and have agreed to , they do grudgingly not like to impose sanctions. several of those countries are in europe. they are not putting pressure -- they are now putting pressure on the united states. because of your congress, congress is playing politics. if it fails now, it it will not be difficult. easy for theo be iranians to shift the blame away from themselves onto the united states. at that point, the iranians can get four more sanctions released -- can get far more sanctions released. 20% of the sanctions would drift difference.e big 20% of the sanctions would drift away without the iranians giving one concession. many of the sanctions would fall apart. risk of overplaying our hand. when the iranians offered to stop the program at 3000 centrifuges and today they have 19,000, the cost of us overplaying our hand in the past is that they now have 19,000. want to do that again? the leve
the venue is now set, it will always be geneva. there is no excuse. -- that has translated into a lot of countries who have agreed to the sanctions and have agreed to , they do grudgingly not like to impose sanctions. several of those countries are in europe. they are not putting pressure -- they are now putting pressure on the united states. because of your congress, congress is playing politics. if it fails now, it it will not be difficult. easy for theo be iranians to shift the blame away...
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we, with other countries, have worked hard to assemble the geneva 2 peace conference and in the past two hours, the date of the conference has been announced, and it will take place on 22 january. i urge iran to play a constructive and helpful role in the peace process. >> following on from the excellent question by my right honorable friend the member for mid sussex -- nicholas soames -- on verification and inspection, does the foreign secretary agree that the iaea will need more resources to ensure that the interim agreement is fulfilled? >> the iaea will need to devote more resources to this from within its budget. on page two of the agreement, there is a long list of additional things it will be expected to do, including agreement on the safeguards approach from the reactor in iraq, daily inspector access for various purposes, managed access to centrifuge assembly workshops and so on. the iaea has applied itself extremely well in trying to deal with iran's nuclear program in recent years, and it will be well up to those tasks. >> i welcome the agreement, but given iran's history
we, with other countries, have worked hard to assemble the geneva 2 peace conference and in the past two hours, the date of the conference has been announced, and it will take place on 22 january. i urge iran to play a constructive and helpful role in the peace process. >> following on from the excellent question by my right honorable friend the member for mid sussex -- nicholas soames -- on verification and inspection, does the foreign secretary agree that the iaea will need more...
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you cannot say, hey, let's have a geneva conference. it will not work. >> if i may, the administration officials did not want us to specifically call out saudi arabia and other nations full we just want to call them the gulf states. do either of you feel comfortable talking about that individual states by name in terms of what we should be asking from them in terms of reducing the amount of support that is going to radical groups? >> absolutely. >> can you name the countries? but saudi arabia and qatar mainly. there are other places as well. those are the countries who look to us for general protection in the region. i am not aware that we have really leaned on them. we should. mr. master? -- >> mr. ambassador? >> this is not a silver bullet. it is not a panacea. it will be hard to do. i believe the united states has to insert itself as the overall supervisor of who gets what in terms of x journal military assistance, going into opposition groups in syria. in order for us to do that effectively, my sense is, and i realized their reserva
you cannot say, hey, let's have a geneva conference. it will not work. >> if i may, the administration officials did not want us to specifically call out saudi arabia and other nations full we just want to call them the gulf states. do either of you feel comfortable talking about that individual states by name in terms of what we should be asking from them in terms of reducing the amount of support that is going to radical groups? >> absolutely. >> can you name the countries?...
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therefore we should focus 100% on reaching a deal in geneva under the p-5 plus one framework. it is absolutely critical. like using a wrench to tighten a nut, you can strip it if you push too hard. we have pushed to exactly the right point and i hope that we will be successful. we must, however, remember, mr. reagan said, trust but verify. it is possible to prevent nuclear problems if we trust but verify. and that's what these diplomats are doing. i yield back the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentleman from ohio seek recognition? >> i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute and revise and extend my remarks. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. >> over the past year, i have heard from thousands of people in the dayton area affected by the unilateral and irresponsible spending cuts known as sequestration, which i have strongly opposed. among those are numerous business owners who have contacted my office with details about the need to cut hours and eliminate full-time j
therefore we should focus 100% on reaching a deal in geneva under the p-5 plus one framework. it is absolutely critical. like using a wrench to tighten a nut, you can strip it if you push too hard. we have pushed to exactly the right point and i hope that we will be successful. we must, however, remember, mr. reagan said, trust but verify. it is possible to prevent nuclear problems if we trust but verify. and that's what these diplomats are doing. i yield back the balance of my time. the...
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. >> secretary of state john kerry in geneva this morning in hopes .f securing a deal "wall street journal" reporting this morning. and the executive branch positions. president obama heading to the west coast sunday for several fund-raising efforts to benefit congressional party committees. the white house
. >> secretary of state john kerry in geneva this morning in hopes .f securing a deal "wall street journal" reporting this morning. and the executive branch positions. president obama heading to the west coast sunday for several fund-raising efforts to benefit congressional party committees. the white house
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the first set of negotiations in geneva apashtly went very well. wendy sherman who was leading our negotiating team didn't provide any details. the iranians showed up with a detailed power point presentation. they showed up with some serious suggestions and everybody walk add way from the meeting feeling this was time well spent n. both countries, and this again is what is so interesting, there are going to be anyway sayers in both countries. there are people in congress who will say see the sanctions are working. it squeezed iran into compliance. let's ratch chet up the sanctions, they are on the run let's elevate them more. wendy sherman from the state department who is over seeing the negotiations said she does not believe it would be help to feel increase the sanctions now. this was after irritating the iranians by saying duplicity is part of their d.n.a. they didn't like that. so there is something for everybody. nuclear issue is important but i don't think it's the only issue. where it's going to get sticky is on levels of enrichment. iran be
the first set of negotiations in geneva apashtly went very well. wendy sherman who was leading our negotiating team didn't provide any details. the iranians showed up with a detailed power point presentation. they showed up with some serious suggestions and everybody walk add way from the meeting feeling this was time well spent n. both countries, and this again is what is so interesting, there are going to be anyway sayers in both countries. there are people in congress who will say see the...
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>> no, i'm sure that many of you in the audience know that over a year ago when we gathered at geneva out at what is known as the geneva conference, that dealt with the future, it was agreed with the russians and the chinese and all of our allies and partners and neighbors of syria that the way that this crisis will end as to the establishment of what they called a transitional governing body, meaning the transitional government formed on the basis of mutual consent, which means the opposition and those representing the government at the table had to agree and that it would have full executive powers, meaning it would control the security apparatus and the other key institutions of state and that transition would then call an eight on the elections for a new government. bashar al-assad cannot be a part of that. >> to the russians understand, like you said, everyone. but they fully war that they can be part of this? >> they signed up to geneva knowing what it meant and they reaffirmed that actually, again, just this past year, but the russians are not in a hurry to compel bashar al-ass
>> no, i'm sure that many of you in the audience know that over a year ago when we gathered at geneva out at what is known as the geneva conference, that dealt with the future, it was agreed with the russians and the chinese and all of our allies and partners and neighbors of syria that the way that this crisis will end as to the establishment of what they called a transitional governing body, meaning the transitional government formed on the basis of mutual consent, which means the...
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at the geneva one conference that dealt with the future of syria, it was agreed with the russians, with the chinese, with all of our allies and partners and neighbors of syria, that the way this crisis will end is through the establishment of what they called a transitional governing body meaning a transitional government formed on basis of mutual concept, ie, the opposition and those remitting the government at the table had to agree and that that body has full executive power meaning it controls the security app appars and other key institutions of state, and that transition would then culminate in elections for a new government. assad cannot be a part of that. >> russia has a say -- you say, "everybody," are the russians fully aboard that assad is not part of the transaction? >> they signed up knowing what it meant, and they reaffirmed it, actually, again at the g8 just this past year. the russians are not in a hurry to compel assad to step down, and that's part of why it's so hard to get to geneva two and get the opposition there on a basis of the plan of geneva one because they don
at the geneva one conference that dealt with the future of syria, it was agreed with the russians, with the chinese, with all of our allies and partners and neighbors of syria, that the way this crisis will end is through the establishment of what they called a transitional governing body meaning a transitional government formed on basis of mutual concept, ie, the opposition and those remitting the government at the table had to agree and that that body has full executive power meaning it...
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it's a nice, cold, clear day in washington and i think it's the same in geneva, and i >> it is a nice cold cleary fr day is in washington and the same in geneva i had trouble w carry myself away from twitter this morning so i tipe someone who isconnec following here in thet is haeninge will let us know. clearly there is a connection between geneva and here.ir if there is an improvement of relations between the united states and iran andn's r the western community andeighbor that we're focusing today on the eastern neighbors today specifically pakistan and fact india while i read istorically considered a middle eastern country for u.s. policyatr including a bigger role to help afghanistan's manage water resources which is acontri key issue for our brand as aal downstream neighbor is the united states has other regional problems withous benefi energy shortages a and drug trafficking this has to turntana this benefit for iran, pakistan, india and into the united statesinc indirectly because of the o drug trafficking.my goo frien the principal author of thise's report is an expert in sout
it's a nice, cold, clear day in washington and i think it's the same in geneva, and i >> it is a nice cold cleary fr day is in washington and the same in geneva i had trouble w carry myself away from twitter this morning so i tipe someone who isconnec following here in thet is haeninge will let us know. clearly there is a connection between geneva and here.ir if there is an improvement of relations between the united states and iran andn's r the western community andeighbor that we're...
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why in the world would p-5 plus one, the nations that met in geneva, switzerland, allow iran to have enriched uranium from one bomb when they've already stated their intention if they have that bomb? we also know that iran has plans to be involved in having intercontinental ballistic missiles. in other words, they not only want to bomb -- they not only want a bomb, mr. speaker, they want a delivery system and they need a delivery system that goes just so far to be able to get to israel but they seek a delivery system, mr. speaker, that could take their bomb to united states targets as well. united states targets here in the homeland, but united states targets as well overseas. and it does -- it just doesn't end with iranning, mr. speaker. if iran gains a nuclear weapon, what the world must know, is that the weapon will not simply remain within the boundaries and in the hands of a nuclear iran. that would be bad enough. what we do know is that saudi arabia has already had to make plans to defend herself. he already has a preorder into a nuclear pakistan, forward order for a -- for an
why in the world would p-5 plus one, the nations that met in geneva, switzerland, allow iran to have enriched uranium from one bomb when they've already stated their intention if they have that bomb? we also know that iran has plans to be involved in having intercontinental ballistic missiles. in other words, they not only want to bomb -- they not only want a bomb, mr. speaker, they want a delivery system and they need a delivery system that goes just so far to be able to get to israel but they...
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cannot imagine any kind of agreement in geneva that does not involve putting large-scale troops on the ground to police it. todo not see how you get orchestrating a peaceful istlement in a country that war-torn, divided among dozens of groups, with 20 million people. think -- that is why said you and troops -- u.n. troops. i agree with that. >> i don't see how you produce a political settlement unless you change the balance of power on the ground power -- on the ground. it is shifting in the wrong iraniann because of backing assad. syrian's use all of their firing power from a distance. if you don't change the balance think he issad does winning. he cannot put syria back together. tosome point, we will have define an objective in syria. we want a political outcome and that is the best result, but it is impossible to produce it unless the ballast -- balance of power is change in the ground. that it is ensure clear that assad cannot win, that those that align with him know that he is not going to be the future, and that there can be assurances for them if they split from him. if we can d
cannot imagine any kind of agreement in geneva that does not involve putting large-scale troops on the ground to police it. todo not see how you get orchestrating a peaceful istlement in a country that war-torn, divided among dozens of groups, with 20 million people. think -- that is why said you and troops -- u.n. troops. i agree with that. >> i don't see how you produce a political settlement unless you change the balance of power on the ground power -- on the ground. it is shifting in...
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. >> let me just add, what has been agreed in geneva is a first step and a first step boldly. it is not the comprehensive deal landed should not be judged as such. the real purpose of what has been agreed in geneva is to ensure that while we try to negotiate a more comprehensive, permanent agreement with iran to prevent its acquisition of nuclear weapons and get it back in compliance, while we are doing that negotiations they are not continuing to make progress in the nuclear program, they are not charging ahead and amassing more enriched material building a plutonium reactor and so forth. this is designed to halt and in some areas like the 20% enriched uranium and rolled back the program and put some time on the clock. it is also as phelps said, taking the first step and being willing to negotiate is absolutely essential to maintaining the unity of the international community to uphold sanctions and keep the pressure on. if the united states appeared unwilling to take the diplomatic route seriously, it is a fantasy to think we could maintain the sanctions regime we so careful
. >> let me just add, what has been agreed in geneva is a first step and a first step boldly. it is not the comprehensive deal landed should not be judged as such. the real purpose of what has been agreed in geneva is to ensure that while we try to negotiate a more comprehensive, permanent agreement with iran to prevent its acquisition of nuclear weapons and get it back in compliance, while we are doing that negotiations they are not continuing to make progress in the nuclear program,...
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. -- in geneva. but i don't have much to report to you on this issue. >> just two quick questions and then i'll turn it over to the audience. the first is on syria. out those sites been affected by the civil war? is there still a place you can go to do proper verification? >> in syria we have them so-called reactor that has some small amounts of high-enriched uranium that is under iaea safeguards. we visit that facility regularly, and that facility is standing in peaceful activities. recently we haven't visited because of obvious reasons. but we don't have any indication that things are getting worse. >> and at the other three sites that you want to go to three >> we have different things. one is the syrian nuclear facility and safeguards. the military reactor is the one that i mentioned is under safeguard. there is another issue of the destroyed facility located in another place. we drew a conclusion that it is very likely that it was a nuclear reactor. but nuclear reactor does not mean it exists in
. -- in geneva. but i don't have much to report to you on this issue. >> just two quick questions and then i'll turn it over to the audience. the first is on syria. out those sites been affected by the civil war? is there still a place you can go to do proper verification? >> in syria we have them so-called reactor that has some small amounts of high-enriched uranium that is under iaea safeguards. we visit that facility regularly, and that facility is standing in peaceful...
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it's a nice, cold, clear day in washington and i think it's the same in geneva, and i had trouble tearing myself away from twitter this once i hope that there is news from their you will, someone who is on twitter here in the audience will let us know. clearly there is a connection, however, between what is going on in geneva and what is happening here. if there is a nuclear agreement, if there's an improvement in relations between the united states and iran, between iran and the western community in general, that is going to have an impact on iran's role in the region. and we are focusing today on iran and its eastern neighbors, specifically afghanistan, pakistan and india. while iran is often considered a middle eastern country, in fact, it's historically its cultural ties are as strong if not stronger with its eastern neighbors, with afghanistan and south asia. and, of course, iran will be a pivotal player as it has been all along in afghanistan, especially next year as the united states and nato began to withdraw all its, some if not all of their forces. we are launching a new issue b
it's a nice, cold, clear day in washington and i think it's the same in geneva, and i had trouble tearing myself away from twitter this once i hope that there is news from their you will, someone who is on twitter here in the audience will let us know. clearly there is a connection, however, between what is going on in geneva and what is happening here. if there is a nuclear agreement, if there's an improvement in relations between the united states and iran, between iran and the western...
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nice cold clear day in washington and is probably the same in geneva. i hope if there is news from there, you will let us know. there is a connection between what is going on in geneva and what is happening here. if there is a nuclear agreement or improvement in relations between the u.s. and iran, it is going to have an impact on iran's role in the region. we are focused on the eastern neighbors, specifically afghanistan, pakistan, and india. iran is considered a middle eastern country but is historically as strong if not stronger with its eastern neighbors. and south asia. iran will be a pivotal player as it has been all along in afghanistan, especially next year as the u.s. and nato began to withdraw some if not all of their forces. they have recommendations for u.s. policy. helping role afghanistan manage water resources which is a key issue for iran as a downstream neighbor. to othercontribute .egional problems it would have enormous benefit not just for iran, but afghanistan, pakistan, india. part of this report is an expert on iran and south asia
nice cold clear day in washington and is probably the same in geneva. i hope if there is news from there, you will let us know. there is a connection between what is going on in geneva and what is happening here. if there is a nuclear agreement or improvement in relations between the u.s. and iran, it is going to have an impact on iran's role in the region. we are focused on the eastern neighbors, specifically afghanistan, pakistan, and india. iran is considered a middle eastern country but is...
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information technology agreement also in geneva that covers 90% of the i.t. market to have a free trade and a whole sense of products in those markets. and we are pursuing bilateral investment treaties with countries like india and china. and china has made some very dramatic steps in recent months by announcing they are willing to negotiate a bilateral investment treaty with the on the basis of something called a negative list and on national treatment during a counties pre-establishment phase before it gets up and running. those are new breakthroughs with china and, of course, now the details need to be worked out to see whether those can be translated into real and meaningful commitment. you've all heard over the last day all the reasons why it makes sense to invest in the united states and use this as your platform. i have to say i've been visited by companies from all around the world, some of which are represented in this audience, in recent weeks. who has said that between our legal system, our innovation and ecosystem, workforce, the access to cheap a
information technology agreement also in geneva that covers 90% of the i.t. market to have a free trade and a whole sense of products in those markets. and we are pursuing bilateral investment treaties with countries like india and china. and china has made some very dramatic steps in recent months by announcing they are willing to negotiate a bilateral investment treaty with the on the basis of something called a negative list and on national treatment during a counties pre-establishment phase...
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information technology agreement also in geneva covers 90% of the i.t. market that have free trade and a whole series of products in those markets. and we are pursuing bilateral investment treaties with countries like in yet in china and china has made some very dramatic steps in recent months by announcing they're willing to negotiate a bilateral investment treaty on the basis of something called a negative list and on national treatment during a company's pre-establishment phase before it gets up and running. those are new breakthroughs with china and other details need to be worked out to see whether those can be translated into real and meaningful commitments. you've all heard over the last state the reasons make sense to invest in the united states and if this is your platform. i've been visited by companies, which are represented in this audience in recent weeks to decide or trainer of the system, innovation ecosystem work for us, the access to cheaper and cleaner energy, that this is a platform they want to base themselves that. the network of tra
information technology agreement also in geneva covers 90% of the i.t. market that have free trade and a whole series of products in those markets. and we are pursuing bilateral investment treaties with countries like in yet in china and china has made some very dramatic steps in recent months by announcing they're willing to negotiate a bilateral investment treaty on the basis of something called a negative list and on national treatment during a company's pre-establishment phase before it...
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nuclear program. >> today the heritage foundation examines the deal reached this it's weekend in geneva, switzerland, on iran's nuclear weapons program. watch the event live starting at noon eastern here on c-span2. also here on c-span2, a look at u.s./canada military relations. we'll be live at 1:30u p.m. eastern. >> the senate homeland security committee last week examined the government's ability to regulate digital currencies like bitcoin. this hearing is two and a half hours. [inaudible conversations] >> well, good afternoon, everyone. thank you for joining us. we especially want to thank our witnesses, panel number one, and somewhere out in the audience, panel number two. lost your id card, go around and pick it up, please, and put it where it belongs. that way we'll know who you are, and you will too. senator rockefeller, who i succeeded here in the united states senate, many years ago he would say, his advice was wear a big button when you're campaigning so that you'll remember your name and so will other people too. we want to make sure people remember your name. over the past
nuclear program. >> today the heritage foundation examines the deal reached this it's weekend in geneva, switzerland, on iran's nuclear weapons program. watch the event live starting at noon eastern here on c-span2. also here on c-span2, a look at u.s./canada military relations. we'll be live at 1:30u p.m. eastern. >> the senate homeland security committee last week examined the government's ability to regulate digital currencies like bitcoin. this hearing is two and a half hours....
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before the geneva agreement. but our support was conditioned on the need for any interim agreement to be based on the principle of suspension for suspension. that is to say the iranians would have to fully suspend their enrichment of uranium and their development of their nuclear weaponization programs and infrastructure, including construction of the heavy water reactor at aria. the idea would be to freeze iran's nuclear program in place so that negotiations could proceed on how to roll it back without the threat that the iranians could use negotiations as a delaying tactic. and i remind my colleagues, they have done that time after time. in fact, the new president of iran mr. ruhani, bragged when he was negotiator that they were able to fool the negotiators and increase the century -- centrifuges from 150 to a thousand. we have seen the movie before. if iran agreed, though, to this freeze we would support -- senator graham and i said we would support suspension of our efforts to pass and implement new sanctions
before the geneva agreement. but our support was conditioned on the need for any interim agreement to be based on the principle of suspension for suspension. that is to say the iranians would have to fully suspend their enrichment of uranium and their development of their nuclear weaponization programs and infrastructure, including construction of the heavy water reactor at aria. the idea would be to freeze iran's nuclear program in place so that negotiations could proceed on how to roll it...
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something more important that week was at stake and it was this, it was the meeting in geneva, switzerland and it was a meeting of the nations that talked about whether or not the economic sanctions that have worked so well to prohibit iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. the question is will those sanctions now be lifted? and as we went through the course of our time in israel, last thursday, we were about to have our scheduled meeting with prime minister netanyahu. the meeting was rearranged because secretary of state kerry was in town. the prime minister adjusted his schedule and we adjusted our schedule so the prime minister could meet with secretary of state kerry. that was the right thing to do. when we filed into the office that we usually meet the prime minister in late thursday afternoon, it was evident that something was clearly amiss. the first remark from the prime minister was, had we heard the news? we looked at each other and we said what news would that be. we were in meetings all day long and we had no idea what he was talking about. prime minister netanyahu was briefed.
something more important that week was at stake and it was this, it was the meeting in geneva, switzerland and it was a meeting of the nations that talked about whether or not the economic sanctions that have worked so well to prohibit iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. the question is will those sanctions now be lifted? and as we went through the course of our time in israel, last thursday, we were about to have our scheduled meeting with prime minister netanyahu. the meeting was rearranged...
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. >> did they give you any idea about the upcoming talks in geneva? >> not much in -- i take into account a discussion that just took place in vienna. p5+1 is preparing for the next meeting. i don't have much to report unto you on this issue. >> two quick questions. the first is on syria. have the site been affected by the civil war? is there a place you can go to do proper verification? >> in syria, we have a so-called reactor that has some small amount of enriched uranium that is under iaea safeguards. we visit that facility regularly. that facility is staying in peaceful activities. >> and then the other three sites you? >> we hunting and things. one is the syrian nuclear facility and that is safeguarded. and then the other one is under safeguarded. there is another issue of a destroyed facility located in a different place. we came to the conclusion that it is very likely that it was a nuclear reactor. a nuclear reactor does not exist independently. we have some interest in verifying that there are three facilities and that they are not under safe
. >> did they give you any idea about the upcoming talks in geneva? >> not much in -- i take into account a discussion that just took place in vienna. p5+1 is preparing for the next meeting. i don't have much to report unto you on this issue. >> two quick questions. the first is on syria. have the site been affected by the civil war? is there a place you can go to do proper verification? >> in syria, we have a so-called reactor that has some small amount of enriched...
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on c-span 2, a deal reached with iran the past weekend in geneva switzerland over the country's nuclear program. that's live from the heritage foundation at noon eastern. >> now, former treasury secretary larry summers on the outlook for the u.s. economy. he was interviewed last week in "the wall street journal" ceo council meeting. this is 35 minutes. >> larry summers on the deficit and economic growth. this is 35 minutes. >> it is my great honor and privilege to be here with larry summers. when he was two years old his parents took him to his pediatrician who happened to be my father. according to larry's father, a story he told, his parents expressed concern that larry was not talking much at two years old. supposedly my father's response was i would not worry about it once he starts. he will never stop. so with that. >> moving right along. asked if we had been able to post questions i would have asked you but i will ask for a show of hands. if you had to pick the top priority, the single top economic rarity for the u.s. government right now and they give you a choice between reducin
on c-span 2, a deal reached with iran the past weekend in geneva switzerland over the country's nuclear program. that's live from the heritage foundation at noon eastern. >> now, former treasury secretary larry summers on the outlook for the u.s. economy. he was interviewed last week in "the wall street journal" ceo council meeting. this is 35 minutes. >> larry summers on the deficit and economic growth. this is 35 minutes. >> it is my great honor and privilege to be...